At a glance the quick version
UKC: 30 to 60 lb, in proportion to height.
Coat and looks how to spot one
short to medium double coat, smooth or rough
A close outer coat that can be sleek or slightly rough, over a soft, dense undercoat. The body is built for stamina, and tails may be long, naturally short or docked.21
Personality what they are like
A quick, hard-working hunter that uses its eyes, ears and nose to find game. Away from the woods it is alert, eager to please and affectionate with its family, with enough backbone to make a good watchdog.23
Daily activity how busy a day looks
Very high. Plan on at least an hour or more of vigorous exercise each day, ideally with jobs such as hunting, tracking or dog sports.3
Grooming and care the hands-on bits
Low upkeep: brush once or twice a week, bathe only when needed, and keep nails and teeth in good order.3
Home where they are happiest
Best suited to rural homes with room to roam rather than apartment life.3
Company who they like around
Bonds well with its family and usually gets along with other dogs when well socialised; consistent training helps channel its strong will.3
The story where it all began
Treeing Curs come from the backwoods of the United States, where families needed one dog that could hunt, guard the homestead and help with livestock. Breeders chose dogs purely for working ability, which is why the breed varies so much in size and colour. Alex and Ray Kovac led the push for UKC recognition, granted in 1998.12
Fun facts for the dinner table
- 1
It is the most varied of all the Cur breeds in size and colour, because breeders never selected for looks.1
- 2
The UKC standard does not penalise honourable scars from work.1
- 3
It trees a wide range of game, from squirrels and raccoons to bobcats and even bears.1
- 4
Some Treeing Curs trail silently while others give voice on the track.3
Recognised by the official bits
- UKC
- Scenthound Group; recognised 1 Nov 19982
The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you
A typical home-care rhythm for a Treeing Cur. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.
- Brushingevery week
- Bathevery 8 weeks
- Nail trimSooner if you hear clicking on the floorevery month
- Ear checkFloppy ears trap moisture, so check and dry themevery week
- Teeth brushingDaily brushing is idealevery 2 days
- ExerciseDaily walks and playevery day
- Flea, tick and worm protectionSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
- Vet check-upSenior years usually start around age 8every year
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- Wikipedia: Treeing Cur en.wikipedia.orgused for origin, size, history, facts
- UKC Treeing Cur breed standard ukcdogs.comused for recognition, size, coat, colours, temperament, history
- Wag!: Treeing Cur wagwalking.comused for lifespan, exercise, grooming, social needs
Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.